Our Kenyan partnership

At Wincham Community Primary School, we believe in fostering a global perspective and a deep understanding of different cultures. Our partnership with Njoro DEB Primary School in Kenya is a vital part of this commitment.

About Njoro DEB Primary School

Njoro DEB Primary School is located in a rural area of Kenya, serving a community with limited resources. Despite facing challenges, the school is dedicated to providing a quality education for its pupils.

Our Partnership

Our partnership with Njoro DEB began in 2009 and has grown stronger over the years. We engage in a variety of activities to connect our schools and communities.

One of the main aims of the partnership is to develop a sense of equality with others around the world.  This helps our children to understand the challenges faced by others, but also to understand that despite living in a third world country, there is an incredible vibrancy and richness to the culture.  When the children at Wincham CP School grow up, they will be working with people around the world, collaborating online and using video calling as part of their daily lives.  In order to prepare them for this, we must equip the children with tolerance, emapthy and understanding.

Benefits of the Partnership

Our partnership with Njoro DEB provides numerous benefits for our pupils, including:

• Developing a global perspective: Our pupils gain a deeper understanding of the world and the challenges faced by people in different countries.

• Fostering empathy and compassion: Our pupils develop empathy and compassion for others, learning to appreciate different cultures and perspectives.

• Enhancing learning: Our pupils' learning is enriched through exposure to different cultures and perspectives.

Our Commitment

We are committed to continuing our partnership with Njoro DEB Primary School. We believe that this partnership is making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils and the pupils at Njoro DEB.

Get Involved

If you would like to learn more about our Kenyan partnership or get involved in supporting Njoro DEB, please contact us.

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History of the partnership and impact report

The partnership with Njoro DEB Primary School in Kenya was established in 2009 with British Council funding, and has been maintained ever since in a range of ways.  Teachers from Wincham have visited Kenya many times, and we have hosted return visits from Kenyan teachers.  There is extensive communication between the two schools as teachers in England and Keny ahve developed close personal friendships.  Professionally, there has been a huge impact on the children of both schools through attitudes, understanding of global citizenship and personal development.  Teachers in England and Kenya have all developed in terms of their teaching practices, taking the best of the ideas from each others' schools.

Further detailed information about the visits and how the partnership has developed over time can be found here.  Impact report.